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Long Range Student Accommodation Planning for Canyon Meadows & Southwood Communities Scenario Development Team Meeting #1. Introduction Purpose Student Accommodation Planning Process Understandings to Guide our Work Together What we Value: Community/Calgary Board of Education
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Long Range Student Accommodation Planningfor Canyon Meadows & Southwood CommunitiesScenario Development Team Meeting #1
Introduction Purpose Student AccommodationPlanning Process Understandings to Guide our Work Together What we Value: Community/Calgary Board of Education Communication History Data Used to Define StudentAccommodation Needs Questions/Comments on Data Long Range Student Accommodation Scenario Questions/Comments Next Steps Agenda
Provide Information Understand Concerns Develop Scenarios Obtain Feedback (Opportunities/Challenges) Purpose
Identification of Student Accommodation Needs Development of Accommodation Scenarios Development of Administrative Recommendations http://www.cbe.ab.ca/policies/policies/AR1090.pdf Student Accommodation Planning Process
Understandings to guide our work togetherlisten openlyexpress thoughts clearlycontrolled discussionrecognize passionrespectful conversationno dominant voice 999P2901.512
Understandings to guide our work togethersharing taskscommon noteshonestycareful listeningcommunicationfreedom to ask questions 999P2901.512
Understandings to guide our work togetherobjectivekeep emotions intactkeeping positivethinking ahead/forward thinkingfocus on opportunities/possibilitieswe are only an advisory groupnon judgemental 999P2901.512
What we Value: Community/Calgary Board of Education 999P2901.512
The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice. We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world. Calgary Board of Education: Vision Statement
1. Students come first. We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work. Calgary Board of Education: Values
2. Learning is our central purpose. We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone’s work at the Calgary Board of Education. Calgary Board of Education: Values
3. Public education serves the common good. Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public’s participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students’ learning needs. Calgary Board of Education: Values
Student Learning Achievement of Potential Empowerment Continuous Improvement High Expectations Innovation Relationships Democratic Process Public Participation and Input Public Accountability Continuity of the Educational Experience Educational Programming Calgary Board of Education: Values- Key Concepts
Relationships Proximity School as the Hub Child’s time is valuable Meeting place for student Promote and encourage diversity at school Local school affects social events Continuity of experience Best possible education preferably in community Value of communication to all geographical communities Importance of program integrity Knowledge of long-range plan All levels of school available in community Community: Values
Voice with administration/area Expectation of excellence of education Respect, value of students – diversity Personal safety Sharing of information (all) by administration Continuity within community – elem, jr. sr. – stability, community, belonging, knowing your place Any child is welcome Quality control, accountability Community – networking of safety Choice of program Atmosphere, safety Community: Values
Communication History 999P2901.512
Regular enrolment from Southwood Community is declining Regular enrolment from Canyon Meadows community is declining Long term home area enrolment for Robert Warren & Harold Panabaker is declining New Shawnessy/Somerset Middle School opening in 2008, will result in declining enrolment in Ethel.M Johnson, Robert Warren & Harold Panabaker Interest in French Immersion program in the South is growing Interest and enrolment in Spanish Bilingual Program is growing and there is a need for grade expansion. 2- 5 Year Trends
1 st Peak Children gradually leaving home Child-bearing years of new residents 2 nd Peak Children leaving home Gradual stabilization of age and composition of population New couples moving in 2 nd Low 1 st Low Initial Settlement 10 years 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 General Lifecycle Patternof Neighbourhoods(1940’s, 50’s & 60’s Communities)
Total CBE Enrolment from the Canyon Meadows Community(Based on September 30, 2005)
Total CBE Enrolment from the Southwood Community(Based on September 30, 2005)
Preschool Census Public School Preschool Population (Based on April 2005 City Census) *Note: Public School supporters represent approximately 2/3 of total preschool census
Ethel M. Johnson Elementary (K-Grade 1) Canyon Meadows Elementary (Grades 2-6) Robert Warren Junior High (Grades 7-9) Dr. E.P. Scarlett Senior High (Grades 10-12) Designated Schools for Canyon Meadows Regular Program Students (2005/2006):
Ethel M. Johnson Elementary (K-Grade 6) Harold Panabaker Junior High (Grades 7-9) Dr. E.P. Scarlett Senior High (Grades 10-12) Designated Schools for Southwood Regular Program Students (2005/2006):
Harold Panabaker Ethel M. Johnson Canyon Meadows Robert Warren School Boundary School Boundaries
Canyon Meadows ElementarySchool Enrolment(Based on September 30, 2005)
Ethel M. Johnson ElementarySchool Enrolment(Based on September 30, 2005)
Robert WarrenJunior High Enrolment(Based on September 30, 2005)
Harold PanabakerJunior High Enrolment(Based on September 30, 2005)
Harold Panabaker Robert Warren Ethel M. Johnson New Schools: ImpactShawnessy/Somerset • Shawnessy/Somerset Middle School • (Grades 5-9) • Potential Capacity: 900 • Impact:Enrolment will decline at • Ethel M. Johnson • Robert Warren • Harold Panabaker • Janet Johnstone
Questions/Comments 999P2901.512
K-12 Regular K-6, 7-9, 10-12 K-12 Spanish Bilingual K-4, 5-9, 10-12 K- 12 French Immersion 7-9, 10-12 One Proposed Scenario for Long Range Planning
Identify proposed new scenarios Analyze opportunities of each proposed scenario Provide data for each proposed scenario Revise scenario with community input Develop transition plan for students with community input Next Steps
Area Director prepares Scenario Recommendation Report Scenario Selection Team reviews, revises (if necessary) and selects optimal Scenario Optimal Scenario presented to Superintendent’s Team for decision Board of Trustees’ receive report for information and will pass a motion if consideration for closure is required Communication Plan is developed & implemented Next Steps (continued)
Questions/Comments 999P2901.512